Ringwood Waldorf School
IndependentPrimaryNurserySixth Form
Ringwood Waldorf School
Ages2 – 19
256 pupils
Good· Jun 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Dorset
Head Teacher
Ms Geli Patrick
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
January 1975
Website
www.ringwoodwaldorfschool.org.uk
Reference Number
113943
Additional Provisions
Nursery ProvisionSixth Form
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils256 (82% of capacity)
Age Range2 – 19
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls45% / 55%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support14.8%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
5 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Jun 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Early years provision Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND11- Pupils with SEND are identified quickly.
- Adaptations to meet needs are not securely in place.
Curriculum11- Pupils benefit from a rich and varied curriculum.
- Adaptations for SEND pupils are not consistently in place.
Leadership2- Leaders and trustees effectively meet standards.
- The school has a clear vision and inclusive culture.
Safeguarding2- Pupils are happy, safe, and supported by staff.
- The school has a secure approach to safeguarding.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils achieve well and are keen to learn.
- Assessments are not consistently effective in tracking progress.
Teaching Quality11- Staff have the expertise to support pupil learning.
- Checking on pupils' readiness to move on is not consistent.
Personal Development2- Pupils develop a love of books and social skills.
- Pupils develop soft skills and take on leadership roles.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils demonstrate kindness and high levels of politeness.
- Pupils attend regularly and are proud of their school.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2023Requires Improvement
- 2019Good
- 2009
- 2006
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
| Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 score | 4.7 | 42.4 | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.0% | 36.7% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 0.0% | 55.1% | 65.4% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.0% | — | — |
| EBacc average point score | 0.39 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 scores unavailable for 2023/24
The government hasn't published progress measures for this year because there's no Year 6 test data to use as a starting point. This affected children who were in Year 6 during 2023/24 when Covid-19 disrupted national tests.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
Address
Folly Farm LaneAshley
Ringwood
Hampshire
BH24 2NN
Phone
01425472664Website
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